Can You Install Laminate Flooring Into Existing Baseboards

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Can you install laminate flooring into existing baseboards.

At least that s how i do it. Baseboard is the trim that s attached to the base of the wall and covers any gaps between the. You may be installing baseboard or removing and reinstalling your existing baseboard you need to determine what your going to use to cover the expansion gap around the walls if you installed laminate or hardwood flooring. When installing new laminate flooring in your home you may have to work around the existing baseboard.

Click laminate flooring requires a gap along all sides of the room to allow for the house to expand and contract. Can i install laminate flooring without removing baseboards. But i i think it ll look just as good either way so go with easier and less damaging. Pretty much any breathing monkey can install flooring in a room with baseboards installed on the wall where the flooring starts and the perpendicular walls.

I will show you how to remove and replace the existing baseboard or how to install new baseboard. Do you have a. This answer is not useful. Most people leave the baseboard in place and cover the expansion gap with quarter round or shoe molding.

Installing the laminate with quarter round will be much easier and won t damage the existing walls. If you remove the baseboard you risk damaging the walls. Remove your baseboards and install. Aesthetically better is wholly subjective.

Installing the first row of click laminate flooring with baseboard installed. You have three options when it comes to the status of your baseboards while installing your new laminate floor. Carefully remove your existing baseboards and save them to reinstall after you ve replaced your floors. Absolutely not if there is enough space to slide in the laminate.

That s the only better we can answer. Read this how to if this is your situation. You have a few options here.